Avalanche forecast

Kitimat

Mar 22 – 23, 2026Avalanche Canada
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

Triggering large storm slabs will be most likely in wind affected terrain on Monday.

Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low angle terrain with no overhead hazard.

Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1.5–3

    Cornices are large, looming, and may trigger large persistent slabs on slopes below.

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    2–3.5

    It may be possible to trigger persistent weak layers of crusts/facets or surface hoar in the top 200 cm of the snowpack where there is not a thick crust under the recent snow.

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible - Likely
    Size
    1–2.5

    Forecast 15 to 25 cm of snow and strong southwest winds on Sunday may form storm slabs that will be most reactive in wind affected terrain.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Use conservative route selection. Choose simple, low angle terrain with no overhead hazard.
  • Watch for signs of instability like whumpfing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, or recent avalanches.
  • Use small, low consequence slopes to test the bond of the new snow.
  • Be aware of the potential for large avalanches due to buried surface hoar.
  • Cornice failures could trigger large and destructive avalanches.

Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.

Avalanche Summary

On Saturday, a couple skier triggered size 1 wind slabs were reported on north and west aspects at treeline.

A few natural and skier triggered wet loose avalanches up to size 2 were reported on sunny aspects at treeline.

Observations in this region are very limited. If you head out into the backcountry, let us know what you're seeing by submitting a MIN report.

Snowpack Summary

Cornices are large and looming. Avoid traveling underneath them.

Forecast 15 to 25 cm of snow and strong southwest winds on Sunday may form storm slabs that will be most reactive in wind affected terrain. Below the recent snow, is either a crust or wind-scoured hard snow surfaces.

There are multiple persistent weak layers consisting of crust/facets or surface hoar in the top 200 cm of the snowpack.

The lower snowpack is generally well settled and strong.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night
Cloudy. 10 to 20 cm of snow. 50 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Monday
Mostly cloudy. 0 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -8 °C.

Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 30 km/h southeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. 0 to 5 cm of snow. 40 km/h south ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -7 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

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